Sr. Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY 

Our Accountant role is responsible for coordinating accurate and timely general ledger reporting and adherence to UpKeeps policies.  This is a key role in supporting our enterprise-wide initiatives and driving process improvement across the Accounting department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Supports global month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. 
• Guide the AP and AR to ensure timely and accurate customer billings and vendor payments and collections. 
• Prepare complex general ledger reconciliations, revenue recognition and cost analysis. 
• Support  technical accounting research as needed and make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures.  

• Support the annual audit by Providing support, including the preparation of audit schedules as required by outside auditors. 
• Provide tax filing support to the Associate Controller/CFO and local tax consultants and liaisons with them to meet the local compliance requirements. 
• Work cross-functionally with other departments throughout UpKeep to increase financial reporting accuracy. 
• Develop innovative solutions and process improvements based on technical accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and understanding of financial systems. 

EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA or CA Preferred  
• 3-4+ years’ experience in a progressive Accounting Department  

KNOWLEDGE 

• Global Accounting experience a plus Advanced verbal and written communication skills 
• Proven analytical and financial reporting skills using Excel, including advanced formula writing using functions, and data analytic skills. 
• Experience generating reporting to support finance and business stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and local statutory regulations 
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

DESIRED BEHAVIORS 

• Receptive to change – is flexible. Seeks and adopts improved approaches and processes.
• Initiates action – is results oriented, takes responsibility for actions and outcomes. Meets commitments and strives for high performance.
• Manages the workload - makes timely decisions, prioritizes effectively, solves problems, monitors results and takes remedial action where necessary.
• Technically proficient – able to apply the technical knowledge and skills required in the job role and responsibilities in order to achieve the expected outputs. 
• Takes responsibility for own learning - knows personal strengths, recognizes development needs, and takes action to improve. Is open to feedback and always seeks to learn. 
• Communicates ideas – respectfully exchange information and proposes a way forward. Listen to views of colleagues and take in diverse perspectives. 
• Works collaboratively – shares knowledge and information, fosters teamwork and contributes to a positive work environment where people want to come to work.  
• Display ethical character and competence - acts with integrity and intent, is accountable for own actions, behaves according to the company values. 
• Act as a good citizen of UpKeep.  

COMPENSATION

This role will receive a competitive base salary + annual bonus + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

The pay range for this role is $95,000- $105,000 USD per year.